Center for Merchandising and Design Technology  The CMDT serves as a bridge between academic resources and the textile/apparel industry. Technology systems include a Human Solutions VITUS/Smart 3-D Body Scanner, and FLIR Systems ThermoVision A20M Infrared Imaging System and Rapid Prototyping equipment. Specialized facilities include an environment chamber and a motion capture room. The center comprises the Apparel Production Laboratory, the Textile Testing Laboratory, and the Multimedia Laboratory. |
Thermal Profiling of the Human Torso This research project is designed to evaluate next-to-skin (NTS) fabrics on the human body under different environmental conditions and levels of activity. In addition, the project is constructed to use this information to develop a body-mapping process that will guide the development of a customized "second skin" (garment) to facilitate thermal transfer and to build a database of thermal images of the human torso that will allow for mass customization of individualized garments. |
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